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- This is a big boost, says the councilor for the sports agency Endre Tvinnereim (Labor). This is what the new sports hall in Sandviken can look like. Illustration: FORTUNE ARCHITECTSFor many years, Idrettslaget Varegg has worked for a multipurpose hall in Sandviken. Now it finally seems like the dream is coming true. - It has been a long process, but now we have a solution that I think is a good one, says the councilor of the sports agency Endre Tvinnereim (Labor). The City Council has prepared its proposal for a new Varegghall. Then, it is up to the city council to make a final decision on November 24. - I hope and believe they will support this. This is a very good measure that many have been waiting for a long time, says Tvinnereim. This is how it can beThe City Council plans ...

Equinor is investigating possible breaches of contract following the E24 case about Tess, and has now started a dialogue. - If the information is correct, it violates the expectations we have of our suppliers.MAKES REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIERS: Statseide Equinor has a long-standing customer relationship with Tess.see more EquinorPublished: Just updated- Equinor requires that all employees of our suppliers be treated fairly and fairly, and we do not accept any form of harassment and discrimination, writes Lise Andreassen Hagir, spokesperson for Equinor, to E24.The energy giant, of which the Ministry of Oil and Energy owns the majority, has a supplier contract with Tess for an estimated value of NOK 200 million.On Monday, E24 wrote about how Tess's management warns of "consequences" if ...

Facebook has started work on creating a so-called "metaverse." It can create challenges for both privacy and freedom of expression, experts believe. ANNOUNCES A MAJOR INVESTMENT: Facebook VP of Global Labor Nick Clegg (behind) and company CEO Mark Zuckerberg after a meeting on social media regulation in Ireland in 2019.see more Niall Carson / PA WirePublished: Published: At this timeTech giant Facebook has announced that they are working on the development of so-called "metavers" - a world where people should be able to live their lives in a kind of virtual reality and, among other things, find themselves as digital avatars.Wednesday reported The edge that the company, which among other things also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, change its name as part of the large investment. Acc...

Jan Christian Vestre will continue to receive millions in dividends from the family business while he is Minister of Commerce and Industry. He is the second billionaire in the Støre government. PASSIVE OWNER: Jan Christian Vestre is out of the day-to-day running of the family business.see more Skjalg's Bohemian ViolencePublished: Just updatedFor the next four years, Jan Christian Vestre (Labor Party) will replace the furniture manufacturer Vestre AS by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Vestre, which was established in Haugesund in 1947, produces outdoor furniture and has grown to become an international player. The company is, among other things, behind the furniture in Aker Brygge in Oslo and in Times Square in New York. Despite a new job, Jan Christian Vestre does not sell the ...

Steve Bruce resigns as Newcastle manager. It comes after the Premier League club was acquired by a Saudi investment fund.Steve Bruce will not continue as coach of the newly wealthy Newcastle. Photo: Jon Super / AP / NTB20. Oct 2021 11:38Last update a moment ago The departure will be confirmed in Newcastles. websites Wednesday.Thus, Sunday's 2-3 loss to veteran Tottenham manager Bruce was his last in the coach's chair. By the way, it was the 60-year-old's 1,000th game as a coach.Bruce's departure is not much of a surprise. Since Newcastle recently acquired wealthy new Saudi owners, there has been much speculation about a manager change.Newcastle are second to last in the Premier League with three points from eight games."I am grateful to everyone at Newcastle for the opportunit...

The Prime Minister's office is located in Akershus Fortress in central Oslo. Photo: Berit Roald / NTBThe Prime Minister's Office can buy apartment hotel accommodation for government politicians in violation of the law for several years. In addition, they stopped keeping records of orders. It is also against the law and the rules, the professor believes. Aftenposten discussed on Tuesday how the Prime Minister's Office (SMK) may have violated the law when they stopped offering apartment hotel accommodation for politicians who were up for bid. A former SMK manager is already known to have been charged with serious financial infidelity after he allegedly got rid of one of the rented apartments and let SMK pay for it.Aftenposten has also mentioned how SMK came to the conclusion that for...

VALLE (VG) Vålerenga is looking for a headhunter and will create a new search department. They have used national team manager Ståle Solbakken (53) to learn.HUNTING REINFORCEMENTS: Vålerenga's coach Dag-Eilev Fagermo speaks on the phone at the Intility Arena offices. Photo: Bjørn S. DelebekkAftenposten collaborates with VG-sporten. Therefore, as a reader of Aftenposten, you also get articles and services created by VG.Vålerenga coach Dag-Eilev Fagermo says they see how the former FC Copenhagen coach built his scouting department at the club in the Danish capital, and that Solbakken has already visited Intility to share experiences.- It was inspiring. He had some ideas, so we'll probably buy some, but let's start a little less. But it begins as FCK began. We're picking one up ful...

Ten years have passed since Muammar Gaddafi was assassinated by rebels and Libya plunged into chaos and anarchy. Now a new Gaddafi may be ready behind the scenes.In the spring of 2011, NATO bombarded insurgents to power in Libya, which has since been marked by chaos and anarchy. Here, bombs loaded onto Norwegian fighter jets in Crete in March 2011. Photo: Lars Magne Hovtun / Armed Forces / ScanpixIt is still unclear exactly how the man who ruled Libya with a heavy hand for 42 years ended his days in 2011. The rebels who had seized power in Tripoli claimed that Gaddafi was killed in an exchange of gunfire, while a young Libyan militant claimed to have shot and killed him at point-blank range. To prove this, Sanad al-Sadek al-Ureibi showed Gaddafi's wedding ring. - I shot him with t...

Emil Weber Meek (33) has signed for the French organization ARES Fighting Championship and will debut in a competition in Paris on December 11. RETURN: Emil Weber Meek, who is training with UFC fighter Kevin Lee in Las Vegas earlier this year, will finally return to the cage. Photo: Joseph Baura, Monday ProductionAftenposten collaborates with VG-sporten. Therefore, as a reader of Aftenposten, you also get articles and services created by VG.The man who ignited MMA interest in Norway five years ago is finally back. He defeated Brazilian Rousimar Palhares in May 2016, and continued with victory in UFC debut a few months later. You are now investing everything in a new upward career. - It is difficult to put into words how much I want to fight again. This is what I want and this is w...

While the spot price on Tuesday was a record 1.43 NOK per kilowatt hour in southern Norway, the people of Tokke can get a good night's sleep. They never pay more than 37 øre for electricity.BEAUTIFUL: Lake Bandak, with the sauna «Soria Moria», located in the municipalities of Tokke and Kviteseid.see more Tokke TownshipPublished: Updated yesterday 22:26Other energy municipalities buy licensed energy at a low price and sell it on the electricity market. Tokke at Telemark has chosen to transfer the profits directly to its own.Residents, cottagers and businesses that receive electricity supplied by Vest-Telemark's energy team, never pay more than 37 øre per kilowatt hour (kWh), before VAT and taxes.- We give the inhabitants cheaper electricity, confirms Mayor Jarand Felland (Sp) to VG....